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Preston choir raises £591 to help people fleeing war and violence

Three local choirs have united for a community concert that saw members perform hits to raise £591 for people fleeing war and violence. Last weekend, the ‘Singspiration Community Choir’, comprised […]

2 years ago
Amber ‘extreme heat’ warning for Preston and Lancashire extended to Monday

Looking down Fishergate on a sunny Preston day Pic: Tony Worrall The Met Office has updated its amber heat warning to Monday, 18 July, with temperatures rising to 28 degrees. The news follows an update issued by The Met Office yesterday, […]

2 years ago
Police seize cannabis haul worth £50,000 in Fulwood vehicle search

Police have arrested three men on drug charges after searching a vehicle containing £50,000 worth of cannabis in Fulwood. On Sunday, 10 July, around 12.30pm, officers had been on patrol […]

2 years ago
Rosemere’s ‘Walk in the Dark’ charity trek raises £23,600

A Rosemere charity scheme that saw 250 walkers trek 11 miles between two local hospitals in April has raised £23,600. Rosemere Cancer Foundation’s ‘Walk in the Dark’ saw walkers across […]

2 years ago
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Amber ‘extreme heat’ warning issued for Preston and Lancashire

Sitting out in the sun in Avenham Park - friends meet up in the city Pic: Tony Worrall The Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning for Sunday, 17 July, as temperatures soar throughout the week. The Met Office has predicted ‘exceptionally high temperatures’ on Sunday, […]

2 years ago
Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton relay visiting Preston this weekend

A view over Avenham Park Pic: Tony Worrall The Queen’s Baton will travel through Preston this weekend, ten years after the Olympic Torch visited the city on route to the 2012 London Olympic Games. Preston will welcome the […]

2 years ago
Man with links to Preston amongst three wanted on recall to prison

Police have appealed for any information or sightings leading to the location of three men wanted on recall to prison. Paul Ellerker, 34, who is in breach of his licence […]

2 years ago
UCLan lecturer lands ‘PhD Supervisor of the Year’ award

A senior lecturer from UCLan has secured a national award for offering ‘outstanding support’ to PhD students. UCLan Senior Lecturer Dr Clive Palmer was named ‘PhD Supervisor of the Year’ […]

2 years ago
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